IIT Delhi: Prince Philip Laid Foundation, Now India's Second-Best Engineering College

• IIT Delhi, initially College of Engineering and Technology (CET), received IIT status in 1963, now India's second-best engineering college (NIRF Ranking 2025).
• Its foundation was laid in 1959 by Britain's Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh), symbolizing academic cooperation with British assistance in faculty, labs, and curriculum.
• The 325-acre campus is a self-sufficient academic complex with over 15 hostels, sports facilities, banks, hospital, and a KVS school.
• Known for strong campus placements (90-95% rate), with average packages of 25-30 lakh and highest reaching 2-4 crore annually.
• Top global companies like Google, Microsoft, McKinsey, Tata, and Goldman Sachs recruit from IIT Delhi across tech, consulting, core engineering, and finance sectors.

Why It Matters: IIT Delhi, founded by Prince Philip, evolved into India's second-best engineering college with strong placements.